Objectives: Web-based training (WBT) has the potential to meet the diverse learning needs of school nutrition directors (SNDs). The overall objective of this needs assessment targeting SNDs was to explore their needs and interests in utilizing WBT. Methods: Researchers developed and administered two instruments: 1) a qualitative…

Introduction: To respond to the increasing need to build capacity for planning, implementing, and supporting tobacco control strategies, an evidence-based, online continuing education (CE) course aimed at Canadian public health professionals was developed. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the course, Tobacco and Public…

This article reviews selected aspects of research on continuing education for teachers. (HMD)

Training bosses to make better use of their support staff is a worthwhile task, but one requiring discretion. Suggestions for accomplishing the job in a participant-centered training session are offered. Three basic exercises are utilized. (AG)

Librarians are encouraged to continue to grow professionally, and are given some suggestions for doing so. (LS)

Professional updating processes can be visualized as a system enabling both educators and professionals to enhance individual competence. The systems analysis model given here represents updating practices both pictorially and mathematically. Strengths of the model are: it incorporates educational, psychological, and motivational factors from a…

The history of CLENE, description of its mechanism, implications for special librarians, and plans for both near future and ultimate functions are discussed. (Author)

A closed circuit television network can provide continuing education to professionals where and when they need it, with savings in time, expense, and energy. (Author/STS)

This paper presented at the 1976 National Conference on Continuing Education in Nursing discusses factors to be considered in selecting appropriate teaching techniques: Theories of learning, the learner, and program planning. A list of suggested readings is included. (MF)

This discussion of the needs and characteristics of single-staff librarians provides an overview of continuing education and professional development programs covering issues relevant to this group such as management techniques, the role of the library, time management, planning, budgeting, and automation. Eleven references are listed. (MES)